Beyond Boundaries | Brijesh Luthra on Face Time, Fixing Lego Blocks & Real Insurtech Impact
Welcome back to Beyond Boundaries, Sønr’s global interview series with the people reimagining insurance.
In this episode, Sønr’s CEO Matt Connolly is joined by Brijesh Luthra, co-founder of the Swiss InsurTech Hub and Insurance Transformation Partner at Capgemini.
Together they unpack what it really takes to build and grow an insurtech ecosystem, from early conversations around a dinner table to missions around the world that bring real face time to the right innovators. Brijesh shares a powerful framework for keeping innovation simple, strategic, and human – whether you’re a startup or a global incumbent.
🎙️In this episode, we go deep on:
- The story behind launching the Swiss InsurTech Hub
- Why face time and focus matter more than scale
- A simple innovation framework: ask two questions
- What insurers get wrong about AI and hype cycles
- The Lego block approach to solving insurer pain points
📍 What you’ll also hear:
Brijesh reflects on his unique path, from hotel management and Six Sigma, to helping shape insurance innovation across Europe. With humour, clarity and warmth, he shares lessons on partnership, problem-solving, and keeping it all human.
A huge thank you to Brijesh for sharing his energy, ideas, and the story behind one of Europe’s most active insurtech communities.
💡 Plenty of insights here for founders, transformation leads, and ecosystem builders looking to create meaningful impact.
To explore more of the people and companies defining global insurance innovation, the full Beyond Boundaries study offers a deep dive into emerging ecosystems, investor themes, and insurer strategies worldwide. The 2025 report will officially launch at ITC Vegas this October – a milestone moment for the global insurtech community.
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